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Acknowledgements
Campus Contact Phone Information
Campus Web Page Information

Chapter 1: Introduction
What is an Online Class
Study Suggestions
Online Skills Survey

Chapter 2: Internet Survival Skills
Connecting from Home
Connecting On Campus
Web Browsers- Internet Explorer
Web Browsers-Netscape
Email
Cut & Paste
Netiquette
Bookmark A Favorite Website
Shasta College LRC Online!
Search Engines
Downloading & Plug Ins
Conclusion

 Chapter 3: Additional Resources
Glossary of Terms
Online Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, etc...
 


What is an online class?

Online classes are General Education or Developmental classes that are just like the ones offered at your local college. The main differences are:

  • you can learn about your assignments and do your coursework whenever you like at the time most convenient to you.
  • you will access the course information by logging onto the Internet.
  • you will communicate with your instructor and classmates via email or a discussion bulletin board.

    • Who should take an online class?
  • Are you self-motivated?
  • Do you like to figure things out on your own and work by yourself?
  • Do you like the challenge of working with new technology?
  • Are you good at remembering deadlines without being reminded?
  • Then YOU should take a virtual class.
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    Take the Successful Online Skills Survey to determine whether or not you are the type of person who will probably be successful in an online class.

    Does an online class transfer?
    • The information and assignments for an online class are the same as they are for the comparable on-campus class. Shasta College has a counselor dedicated to supporting our online students, please contact Sharon Kennedy at:  skennedy@shastacollege.edu  or via phone at (530) 245-7330.

    How much does an online class cost?
    • It costs the same amount as a regular on-campus course at Shasta College.

    How do I sign up for an online class?
    • The same way you register for a class offered on-campus. You can now apply and register online, please visit the following websites for more information: 

    New Students    -    Continuing Students    -    Former Students

    What computer skills do I need for an online class?
    • You don’t have to be a computer expert. You only need to know how to:
      • Navigate the Internet.
      • Use email, including how to attach a file to an email message.
      • Download a program from the Internet and install it.
      • Do a search on the web.
         
    • If you have trouble with any of the above, all of these skills are covered in this Survival guide. If you still have problems, you may consider taking an introductory computer class.

    What type of computer do I need?
    • You need to have a computer with:
      • 128 MB of RAM
      • 2 GB of free disk space
      • Sound card with speakers (for courses with multimedia)
      • Ethernet or Wireless network card (for high-speed Internet connection) or 56K modem (for dial-up Internet connection)
      • T1, DSL, Cable, or Satellite high-speed connection (56K dial-up will work, but the online course system will run slowly).

    How can I connect to the Internet?

    • You must provide your own dial-up access to the Internet unless you are using the computer labs available on your local campus or at a public library.

    When can I start my online class?
    • You can begin on the first day of class.  Your instructor may have some different timelines, but they will communicate when class will begin.

    After I register for my online class, how do I begin?
    • The most important first step is to follow the information provided by your instructor in the Shasta College “Schedule of Classes”. Your instructor will have provided contact and content information in the class listing.

    Campus Resources

    • Shasta College has numerous student computer workstations with high speed internet connectivity. These include the open computer lab in the LRC, the Writing Center, and the Math Lab. Contact the individual departments/centers to obtain the hours and availability of the student computer labs.

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